Effects of Mill's Manipulation Along With Muscle Energy Technique in Lateral Epicondylitis

Effects of Mill's Manipulation Along With Muscle Energy Technique in Lateral Epicondylitis

The effects of Muscle Energy Technique intervention have been investigated in recent studies in Lateral Epicondylitis. Some studies have been conducted about mills manipulation and Muscle Energy Technique but according to the literature review there is no study exist to determine the effects of Mill's Manipulation along with Muscle Energy Technique in Lateral epicondylitis. Because of this reason, further research required to find out the effects of Mill's Manipulation along with Muscle Energy Technique in pain, Range of motion and disability in lateral epicondylitis. So the aim of the study is to determine whether these techniques are effective and should be incorporated frequently in a clinical setting in relation to the conventional therapy. This study will help the clinician for the identification of the better and quick treatment regime which will have no adverse effects and risks and making them more effective, efficient for the patient with lateral epicondylitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient that have been diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis (pain and point tenderness over lateral epicondyle and / or 1-2cm distal to epicondyle).
• Both male and female patients between the age group of 18 to 45 years old.
• Any of the following tests positive: Cozen Test, Mills, Maudsley.

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of rheumatic arthritis
• History of elbow instability
• History of former fracture of the elbow
• History of cervical radiculopathy.
• History of radial tunnel syndrome (Patient with RTS will report pain over lateral forearm approximately 3 to 5 cm distal to the elbow worsens with rotational movements of the forearm).
• History of any neoplasia
• Any congenital or acquired deformity of upper limb.
• History of trauma.
• History of Corticosteroid injection within 6 months.
• Individual having symptoms of vertigo